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When Fiction Becomes Reality: How 〈Girigo〉 and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Help Audiences Immerse Themselves Deeply

When Fiction Becomes Reality: How 〈Girigo〉 and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Help Audiences Immerse Themselves Deeply

We are truly in the era of "over-immersion." In 2026, the content industry’s theme might well be "over-immersion." While some viewers, after watching 〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉, head to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol to feel the sorrow of Danjong, others, after watching 〈Salmokji〉, rush to the...
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘Student Teaching Practicum’ A Spine-Tingling Yet Adorable Set of Second Press Stills Revealed!

‘Student Teaching Practicum’ A Spine-Tingling Yet Adorable Set of Second Press Stills Revealed!

A story of high-energy MZ student teacher Eun-gyeong, who must take a mock exam of death to face off against the College Scholastic Ability Test ghost, and the girls from the black magic club.
Opening exclusively at CGV on May 13, the film 〈Student Teaching Practicum〉 raises anticipation by unveiling its second set of press stills. 〈Student Teaching Practicum〉 is a high-school horror-comedy about the passionate MZ student teacher Eun-gyeong, who faces a death-themed mock exam against a...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Korean Version of YA Horror “GIRIGO” Claims Global Top 10 #1 Among Non-English Shows!

Korean Version of YA Horror “GIRIGO” Claims Global Top 10 #1 Among Non-English Shows!

Not only did it reach #1 in a total of 24 countries with 7,500,000 views (views divided by the work’s total runtime), it also made it onto the TOP 10 list in 64 countries overall—proving the popularity is still going strong in its second week.
Netflix’s series 〈GIRIGO〉​, which depicts high school students who are given a curse that foretells their sudden deaths and do everything they can to escape it, has climbed to #1 on the Global TOP 10 for non-English shows in its second week since release.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Hor-Com Is the New Rom-Com! A K-teen Film That Wipes Tears With Laughter — Review of 〈Gyosaeng Silsup〉 & Press Conference Snapshot

Hor-Com Is the New Rom-Com! A K-teen Film That Wipes Tears With Laughter — Review of 〈Gyosaeng Silsup〉 & Press Conference Snapshot

In K-teen films, there are no worries about students preparing for the college entrance exam. K-teen films remove shadows and present only sunshine and freshness. But are real Korean high school students like that. At 10 p. m.
| Kim Ji-yeon
[First Audience Reaction] Cineplay Reporter’s Star Rating for “Gyo-Saeng Practice”

[First Audience Reaction] Cineplay Reporter’s Star Rating for “Gyo-Saeng Practice”

[First Audience Reaction]Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival’s two-time winners’ buzzworthy release 〈Gyo-Saeng Practice〉 hits theaters on May 13. 〈Gyo-Saeng Practice〉 is a high-school horror-comedy film starring the hot-blooded MZ student teacher “Eun-kyung” (Han Sun-hwa), who must take a...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Korean Version of YA Horror “GIRIGO” Ranks #4 in Global TOP 10 Non-English Shows!

Korean Version of YA Horror “GIRIGO” Ranks #4 in Global TOP 10 Non-English Shows!

It made the TOP 10 list in a total of 37 countries, including South Korea, Mexico, India, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Turkey.
Netflix series 〈GIRIGO〉, which depicts high school students who are suddenly told they will die because of the curse of the wish-granting app “GIRIGO,” and their desperate efforts to avoid that fate, has recorded 2,800,000 views (views divided by the show’s total running time) since it was released...
| Joo Seong-cheol
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
| Kim Ji-yeon
K-High School Students Confront a Death Curse App…Netflix’s First YA Horror “Girigo” Released Today (24th)

K-High School Students Confront a Death Curse App…Netflix’s First YA Horror “Girigo” Released Today (24th)

Netflix’s first-ever “Young Adult (YA) Horror” series in Korean content, built to heighten psychological tension Featuring a wave of rising stars including Jeon So-young, Kang Mina, and Baek Sun-ho…Directed by debut director Park Yoon-seo, bringing a fresh feel to the mix A unique world that swings between everyday school life and a chilling shrine…Netflix exclusively releases it on April 24
Netflix has unveiled a new series 〈Girigo〉 as it gets ready for release, and shared key viewing points.The Netflix original series 〈Girigo〉 tells the story of high school students who receive a warning that they will die suddenly due to the curse of an app called “Girigo,” granted wishes—then do...
| Seongchan Eol
Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Holds onto No. 1 at the box office for 15 straight days… 〈Wangsa-nam〉 and other heavyweight releases are left behind as a horror craze hits
The horror film 〈Salmokji〉 has surged past the break-even point by more than double, reaching 1.6 million viewers and igniting an overwhelming horror craze across the 2026 theater scene.A strong win in just 16 days… the fastest break-even point among 2026 releasesDepicting a fierce battle of an...
| Chua-young
Jeon Ji-hyun x Gu Kyo-hwan x Ji Chang-wook Unite for Yeon Sang-ho’s New Work, “Gunche”… Vogue Korea May Issue Photo Shoot Released!

Jeon Ji-hyun x Gu Kyo-hwan x Ji Chang-wook Unite for Yeon Sang-ho’s New Work, “Gunche”… Vogue Korea May Issue Photo Shoot Released!

A once-in-a-lifetime ensemble featuring Shin Hyun-bin, Kim Shin-rok, and Go Soo… First up, an overwhelming display of charisma through the photo shoot
Yeon Sang-ho’s new film 〈GUNCHE〉 has revealed a Vogue Korea May issue photo shoot featuring the intense energy of the stars who burst onto the screen.From Jeon Ji-hyun to Go Soo… Tight tension within a restrained atmosphereThis photo shoot artfully unpacks the tension of the movie, set inside a...
| Chua-young